Ray---Talked to my friend yesterday. He wanted to gloat over what he said about Smith not wanting to come to Boro and his first choice Everton not having the funds and the fact Smith didn't want to play for a team that wanted him up front. He wants to play mainly midfield. That was a few weeks back and it is now coming out.
He did say that we tried to get Curtis Davies on loan for a fee and buying him if WBA don't come up next season. Not sure how true that is but interesting. Also he still thinks we are in for Karadeniz. Not sure if that has dried up or still working behind scenes. I know that Newcastle was the team driving up price and now they seem to be sorted in midfield so who knows.

TimBoi is there many Boro fans down in Sydney? and do you get together for live matches, like we do here in Brisbane? On a good day we get about 70/80 Boro fans out in the city for a Boro game. check out the photos of our Boro nights out on the link below.in the Gallery

Good Morning Ray and team.
I was at my desk at 7-15 and the coffee machine wasn't switched on, so no coffee. Needless to say the bloke who operates the coffee machine is a makem and therefore as much use as a one legged man in an arse kicking contest.

It's a lovely day and out the window I can see as far as the North Yorkshire moors (nice being able to see as far as a foreign country) and the Dales.

I need a coffee or a pint. Not sure which and to be honest, I don't really care.

Whats you're view on Smith - I happen to be pleased he aint coming as he is another non goalscoring forward and i think we need a 12 - 15 goal a season striker still. I would test West Sham over Ashton personally

Having said the above i am not worried yet as i believe we will sign people still, i am more worried over the Centre half problem we seem to have.

I would love a cuppa Yawkshur tea and a cheeky smile from your assistant (laces undone, naturally)

'Morning to one and all....
Was in Aus in 1993 - went to see Ayers Rock. In Yaluru(?) picked a place at random for a drink, picked one of 6 free tables to sit at, to find "Middlesbrough FC" scrawled in pencil on table top. Spooky or what?

My agents Mr Joorabchiwotsisfookinname and Mr Pini Zabaglioni have sold my registration on to 19 of the 20 premier clubs so far, my intention is to play LB for each club when they play against the Boro and to ensure i give 5 penalties and the occaisional own goal away.

It was a cunning plan devised by my Uncle Baldrick. Although illegal, i dont anticipate the Premier league to notice anything untoward for at least 8 months